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Anger and fear as virus-hit cruise ship arrives in Tenerife

Experts emphasise that the risk to the general public is low

The arrival of the MV Hondius in Tenerife and preparations for the disembarkation of passengers for their repatriation 'has taken place in a totally normal way,' according to Spanish authorities.

Also in today's programme: An emotional return to Sudan's capital, Khartoum, for one of our 麻豆社 colleagues, Mohanad Hashim; and, Seret, the Israeli International Film Festival comes to London. But with recent antisemitic attacks in the UK do the filmmakers feel welcome?

Presenter Rebecca Kesby is joined by James Crabtree, a geopolitical analyst and author based in London, and Joana Ramiro, Communications Director of the US-based The Democracy Collaborative think tank and research centre.

Photo: The cruise ship MV Hondius arrives at the port of Granadilla de Abona after being affected by a hantavirus outbreak, in Tenerife Credit: Hannah McKay/Reuters)

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